Senior Accountant – GAAP/GASB & CAFR Specialist

Ventura County Community College District; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents across Ventura County. This full-time Accounting position sits at the District Administrative Center in Camarillo and supports financial operations, reports, and compliance with GAAP and GASB.

A bachelor’s degree and four years of accounting experience are required, with CPA desirable. The role involves coordinating complex accounting duties, preparing CAFR/MD&A, and ensuring accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration with significant course work in accounting, or related field.
• Four years of professional experience in accounting, financial analyses, or auditing with significant responsibility with general ledger analyses and financial statement preparation and interpretation.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and technical account analyses.
• Maintain account detail, either individually or through the work of others.
• Prepare complex and technical journal entries to record or correct transactions.
• Maintain the District's Chart of Accounts in compliance with the California Community College Budget and Accounting Manual, and ensure the appropriate classification and recording of financial transactions; recommend changes in procedures when appropriate.
• Prepare and interpret interim and annual financial statements and reports including the District's Consolidated Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and MD&A.
• Gather, review, and analyze data pertinent to compliance of fiscal procedures with applicable statutes, regulations, and internal control standards.
• Coordinate monthly and fiscal year-end schedules and associated deadlines for accounting activity.
• Ensure financial reports accurately reflect the District's financial position monthly and at fiscal year-end.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with GAAP and GASB, and recommend changes in procedures when appropriate.
• Perform operational or financial audits as required to analyze financial activity and ensure appropriate internal controls.
• Coordinate the preparation of the annual external financial and compliance audit.
• Develop procedures and train staff in appropriate compliance and in techniques of analysis and reconciliation.
• Assist in the determination of specifications testing and implementation of financial systems or upgrades.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse communities to promote equity and inclusion.
• Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in outcomes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

Financial analysis

Accounting software familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Four years of professional accounting experience

Job description

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents across Ventura County. This full-time Accounting position sits at the District Administrative Center in Camarillo and supports financial operations, reports, and compliance with GAAP and GASB.

A bachelor’s degree and four years of accounting experience are required, with CPA desirable. The role involves coordinating complex accounting duties, preparing CAFR/MD&A, and ensuring accurate